Animal experimental study of endoscopic cholecystolithotomy after lumen-apposing metal stent implantation (with video)
10.3760/cma.j.cn321463-20190902-00001
- VernacularTitle:哑铃样金属支架置入后内镜下胆囊取石术的动物实验(含视频)
- Author:
Junjie YANG
1
;
Xiongchang LIU
;
Xiaoqin CHEN
;
Tianrang LIU
;
Qiyong ZHANG
;
Deming WU
;
Chengpeng DONG
;
Dacheng JIN
;
Yunjiu GOU
Author Information
1. 兰州市第一人民医院内镜中心 730050
- From:
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
2020;37(3):200-204
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the safety and feasibility of endoscopic cholecystolithotomy after endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided lumen-apposing metal stent (LAMS) implantation in animals.Methods:Six miniature pigs of 30-35 kg were selected to laparotomy under intravenous anesthesia. Two to four sterile human stones with diameter of 0.8-2.0 cm were implanted in their gallbladder. After successful modeling, LAMS was implanted between the stomach and gallbladder under the guidance of EUS. Ultrafine endoscope was used to search and remove stones after passing the gastric stent into the gallbladder. Endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) and endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage (ERBD) was performed to prevent bile leakage. And then ordinary endoscope was used to remove LAMS and close the wound. The success rate, operation time, and incidence of complications were analyzed.Results:Five pigs were successfully implanted with LAMS, and the ultrafine endoscope entered the gallbladder smoothly. Small stones were removed from the stone basket, and large stones were completely removed after laser lithotripsy. The total operation time was 87-128 min. No postoperative complications such as bleeding, perforation, infection, or biliary fistula were observed. Failure in 1 pig was due to the first EST plus ERBD, resulting in rapid reduction of gallbladder volume and away from the gastric cavity leading to puncture difficulties.Conclusion:Endoscopic cholecystolithotomy after EUS-guided LAMS implantation is safe and feasible, and may provide animal experimental evidence for potential therapeutic approach for patients with difficulty in cholecystectomy.
